Question

Why lysosomes are known as suicidal bags?

Answer 1

Lysosomes:

1. These are sphere-shaped sacs inside the cell.
2. Their main function is cellular digestion and waste removal.
3. These are filled with hydrolytic enzymes.
4. The hydrolytic enzymes have lytic action.
5. These enzymes digest cells, pathogens, and unwanted waste materials.
6. These cells autolyze and burst while opening.
7. They released content that is capable of damaging the entire cell.
8. Hence, lysosomes are called suicidal bags of cells.